Perkins edges tight field to win Save of the Week

Troy Perkins’ lightning-quick reaction save on Tommy Heinemann was just good enough to lift Portland to another win at JELD-WEN Field, and earn the MLS veteran his first Save of the Week honor of the season.

Perkins came up with the save in the 42nd minute of a scoreless matchup against the Columbus Crew, lunging to his left to deny Heinemann’s ambitious diving header that seemed destined for goal. But Perkins came up with the left-handed stab, Eric Brunner later notched the lone goal of the match and Portland came away with their fifth win in as many games in the Rose City.